{"id":21353,"date":"2022-08-02T16:47:55","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T23:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=21353"},"modified":"2025-03-22T20:30:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T03:30:35","slug":"block-websites-any-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/block-websites-any-device\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Block Websites on iPhone (&#038; Any Device) \u2014 A Guide for Parents Looking to Minimize Distractions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The internet is filled with distracting, explicit, or even dangerous content. Thankfully, you can get around it easily by blocking websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re trying to block websites to protect children from seeing inappropriate videos or minimize distractions, we\u2019ve got you covered. With our simple guide, you\u2019ll learn how to quickly create blocklists on smartphones, computers, and individual browsers. To be 100% safe online, we also recommend you download our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/download\/ios-vpn\">iOS VPN<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/download\/android-vpn-app\">Android VPN<\/a> client, depending on your platform. One subscription covers an unlimited number of devices, so nobody in your family will miss out on vital digital protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a parent, you may also wish to add extra protection with parental controls \u2014 don\u2019t worry, we have all the info you need to set them up. We\u2019ve even included bonus tips about making sure hackers don\u2019t steal any private data!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"any-device\"><strong>Quick Guide: How to Block Websites On Any Device<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #c9daf8; padding: 10px;\"><p><strong>Find blocklisting instructions for every device:<\/strong><\/p><li><a href=\"#iphone-android\">How to Block Websites on iPhone and Android<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#windows-mac\">How to Block Websites on Windows and Mac<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#browsers\">How to Block Websites on Internet Browsers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#routers\">How to Block Websites on Routers<\/a><\/li> <br> \n<a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=block_websites\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\"> Try Private Internet Access <\/button><\/a><p><\/p><br> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iphone-android\"><strong>How to Block Websites on iPhone and Android<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blocking websites on iOS devices works in reverse, as <strong>you need to create allowlists of sites <\/strong>you want access to. This is because Apple\u2019s \u201cScreen Time\u201d automatically blocks all platforms when you choose to restrict website access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Set Privacy Restrictions on iPhone, iPad, and iPod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>\u201cSettings\u201d &gt; \u201cScreen Time\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/bI1Gz5bWqcK7LcIzZ6TeRRCur7d_q6sirDHuXEMg95yTs3XLTbreEkbaR9zcqzlTqDbqFTFK37oe-WwBFK0IIXd8yuRtbCQ9pJnojphes7QfEeLMFG-o_f8gQNzWFFNqo02zBVKrLmgDri-3w2IVm-k\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:356px;height:725px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screen Time is necessary for blocking websites on iOS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tap on your child\u2019s account<\/strong> at the bottom of the screen. If you don\u2019t have one linked to your Apple ID, create a new one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/fVJ9C5jNaa_aYOKkSuLC6ddG508Awg8dHv9sjwfXibUzz_celm-nN6q0iQ-jfLXwkDO-IbuAyOVKSCtJP7aVLiLyHpu5nsoB-SODxmKlYs84e4t9BXq205F2nnKJvQpjs0AWLZqttfxUPuzE0Fz_jO4\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:355px;height:729px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screen Time lets you block web content for underage users<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cTurn On Screen Time\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>enter your passcode<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/oKOoSv7A_XwaSTznvyeBo2sUvIHg455A7dXFGFhYxmoKhAo0FYUEO77whlz9XWS2MMJixkeKWW-depIpVQ1Vx3fAwUnODq7THUTHaq3EojK5d9_sEmj5il_f_TjhhoYV_Yn7QRjpWw91kMyO7NwyMXg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:356px;height:727px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Just tap on the button to start blocking web content<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find <strong>\u201cWeb Content\u201d<\/strong>. By default, Apple already turns off access to adult websites, but to create an allowlist you need to change the settings.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/CWfcBlpZXHZTNRyxQBOmNwke8vsBlGk4fbzgb8gcglA1AvjjnsZBIKFILNYIGdtNiFMBpKR4I4BtY9NAi178lacgSQkREjnBHrBYHTf_oNQMtknt9H9shE6CkS_Q6tLksN7SUT9nwVlAc3hWCtrh6BI\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:356px;height:726px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Each account starts with unrestricted web content access<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap on <strong>\u201cAllowed Websites Only\u201d<\/strong> and take a look at the section underneath. Apple already suggests child-friendly apps you can allow, like Discovery Kids or Disney+.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To add to another, simply <strong>click \u201cAdd Website\u201d and type in the URL<\/strong> of the platform you want your child to access.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/_AAo_keLfNrmAgM_Zev3sphNiH1qBUiV0e-2y_LAKMGbQCYnxpwWJPnBnC87B6tIzd3ENpLJ76BqzM9a8lVcFdZIE24ujKBm2ZUK5oZaSo_pl3JpXTS9edFXKi3B5pWU7_fbsAjpKnn_13mDRZyySAs\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:358px;height:726px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Once enabled, Apple will let you access only selected approved platforms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It gets trickier when you restrict sites on Android devices as they don\u2019t have specific settings. The easiest option is to <strong>download an app from Google Play store<\/strong> to manage online content, such as BlockSite. Alternatively, you can blocklist specific platforms directly in your browser on your device, whether it\u2019s Chrome, Firefox, or Opera.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Blocklist Websites on Android Devices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Google Play and <strong>download BlockSite<\/strong> (or another website blocking app of your choice).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/hAQfib9xaJjFMoYtre9PQXGViR4b5c6iU32a2z7XFl8sikyCO7m20eAixKVjTYZfOzyRdQFK8_tP9kZablbiTeKZaF5aeQKPWJLdetKNR90QyUOr-M20C2BZ2lOUsMa72oJCuQjZMLX5dLZyH4KiS9A\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:347px;height:709px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BlockSite is just an example of what you need to block websites<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch the app. Straight away, you\u2019ll see the toggle to block adult websites and a \u201c+\u201d sign in the bottom right corner. Tap it to <strong>create your own list of blocklisted sites<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/sthFpdxROwIYYC13uXXeY1E1qsi-6UyHx9rQWVNs0sOAf5iEsSMV9F110QfGb2NK3DAgGMcpIaNeQ3kC2qED5JCy4-4eJnpTqBVh8YztRrGg5kSK-jY9yHv4YjIzQRVJphaDWvWl5EWCzhhVRYg7I78\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:346px;height:713px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With a simple interface, you won\u2019t struggle to navigate through BlockSite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BlockSite also lets you <strong>create a schedule for when your blocklist should be on<\/strong>. This is helpful if your child uses the same devices as you, but you still want to use restricted sites when they\u2019re in bed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/FkxaIYR28OsRZIQvRpXQstjWgM1PU0Zm_k409EDJFSFlyuSIvy0UT0IzTFLJPQVhn4NgunnSs6Z0cBe4qbVpf7qxvnFKEWyFjLdpQfICZ3mlZghlOqIa8wzZS-0rgzhiMC_aBsJOYSim1HMUX4vMhks\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:336px;height:610px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scheduling makes it easy to block sites only during specific times<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"windows-mac\"><strong>How to Block Websites on Windows and Mac<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windows and Mac have very straightforward settings for blocking online platforms. One uses Microsoft Family Safety available directly in your Microsoft account. The other offers \u201cScreen Time\u201d options found in \u201cSystem Preferences\u201d. Both methods let you restrict content in less than 5 minutes!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Restrict Website Access on Windows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/account.microsoft.com\/family\/home?refd=www.pandasecurity.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Use this link<\/a> to<strong> log in to your Microsoft account<\/strong> and access your family dashboard.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tap on your child\u2019s account <\/strong>to open restriction settings. If you\u2019re blocking websites for your own benefit, create a new underage profile under your main account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/NqZMrS_5nVSB15FKuiaLSJCttUGSD6Ky1Ha8z4Fh8mOoKmVpUUcrPG7KDdNR-LJ0lGaEwYzykMx6C33GgHct2bOG9L55RjNwunDjSgJu38EXmIrJG3WwhY21Pv8xsNJUnPVRc0mQFgGd6b3fbwJdeoA\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:797px;height:510px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can adjust web access for every underage Microsoft profile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Click \u201cWeb and search\u201d<\/strong> to adjust website access. Scroll to the bottom of the settings until you see the tables for blocked and allowed sites.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/JyqCLwniSsqTNTrF_EEWvne_n5ZuOV5H1jb_WeoqSmmrvnuW0XwrrlXFtab3muGl0A4hEWXg6P_o2XR_NEZoA-hD0hugI415zMyQG46gn3aVE9I0dQXRA3DA3es2Nb24-Q7ZrPgXr2VSnevoYgwLfwU\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:746px;height:514px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Create blocklists and allowlists in the \u201cWeb and search\u201d tab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, <strong>add URLs under \u201cBlocked sites\u201d<\/strong> to make a list of sites you want to block.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/sg0RpbP_-3GbneQifEE3jE0mnsoQMiUOMYMM8F4CaOTVFlol4MHLZjDQFg21g43tzVhmDIQu5igu0SXktIQBr95LRyx6M016D0fpJtS0i2eitRnRa4DQK52EkNtnZ5slIAw3I9orsR1ESBSB74e8AJQ\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enter the URLs\u00a0 to add them to your blocklist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you want, you can also <strong>create an allowlist of sites you can view<\/strong>. To do so, toggle \u201cOnly use allowed websites\u201d and add allowed URLs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/C6sOYUvXlR9p2qTC4YVzUrDrcwx3uKrCZheHM_D0_HbknkMospbDg93BO2PJ-zpZNb_G7q4sPWUEC70gvK4fugB_oBIsFGeUKznuzbBjAwpQCA46-wxwaNbaHyvKzL0A1WjWEEwQ1-UfmM5Wk1_1uQQ\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:800px;height:370px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Making an allowlist is another way to limit access to many websites<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Block Websites on Mac:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Screen Time <\/strong>in \u201cSettings\u201d.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find<strong> \u201cApp Limits\u201d<\/strong> and click the plus sign.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/aHQeHXZJ9wVD0AhN8EeJHoTxKm2b4EQu3PX--C-hIeKkcAFEM-px60rpu_opqinm7KTz_6uA-ZzZSs7E3tOXuw4XFJBYtaXFxnq0s191TLt78w1K04xbntMYzWobCis4iVEtyI1jIKRyimFDpk93pco\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:547px;height:510px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You need to click the \u201c+\u201d sign to create new app limits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ll see different app categories. Tick the one you\u2019d like to restrict and <strong>use the drop-down menu to select specific apps<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/vWYr0VoFg6ItpRakHIsfYCiNsrGWlOhKggGxPK2iIeSba_Oylc1VbDLrU3F2FgdkLh-9zpxGwfw9zk6KP-3aoEw2-swu4IIANd_jTMGO6BkuszLLkNe2gx5YhDOOGodNebjmVZYJpdVS9JxnqqvYL0s\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:554px;height:511px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tick the platforms you want to block or restrict on your Mac<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the bottom of the list, you\u2019ll see suggested websites with the same theme as the blocked app category. Screen Time even lets you <strong>add custom URLs<\/strong> as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/HZeDIE0iHZNZ3n69T5vUF63OcibvXyd2bfAC5PThOZhYedPM5xof4ZBKRviFT_HaD1oDyk2iMEhNCdaRxySy6xrBjWph_OtLhKTIAFI4GxiK8vTFyEQc9aRDULs6eFb6lWGpbx_0YniVvpY6fTepF_Q\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:542px;height:508px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scroll to the bottom of the list to limit specific URLs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you tick an app or website, you\u2019ll be able to <strong>set a time limit<\/strong> for each of them. This is handy if you need to minimize distractions during work or studying, or for when your kids are using the device.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/JmJ-Mkt2myjtjqymFa385tlSCBN0M6bY496ie8lOjON7UXLeV8mVPoKvZUfmD0Cjxj9-3FjMazJobBM9u-IeKdN5xLfnVTkCP0r1Z5pzJyWGsm6vP7NbnM5nj87lJ-UewRlHuAyNQmBcnTQEep_rB9k\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:542px;height:505px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you want, create time limits for selected platforms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"browsers\"><strong>How to Block Websites on Internet Browsers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firefox, Opera, and Chrome don\u2019t have built-in parental controls, so<strong> you need a browser extension <\/strong>to manage a list of restricted sites. Popular ones include BlockSite, FoxFilter, and Family Friendly Filter. For the purpose of this guide, we\u2019ll use BlockSite as an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Create a URL blocklist in Chrome, Firefox, and Opera:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Go to your browser\u2019s app store and search for \u201cBlock Sites\u201d. <\/strong>This will display all compatible extensions aimed at controlling online content.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/kAP74Pslt9_J0YS5GU86Ea_e2ISSMlC9fZb77T0G9pS2LtDyjrmKn9LqfQMoQNJ5dvE-D71SyKjLCGETu0y_6cUS8gcELYq4mAJ8-JmzNI90eHbk8-3n1Xfi7qg0YRQWLQP5MolyeC-4b5E0Bg1tnNI\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:798px;height:511px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BlockSite is our top pick for creating website restrictions in browsers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tap on \u201cAdd\u201d<\/strong> to put one in your extension list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/5cnjqaQtR5kNrnwnq_PsgFSBwJNSP5taIFZKiQfAvu9KRsQqyc3r5wnQryy3ZNDNhpmSOomxpLZvJH5X-06PfLs8lqNmluWPJeVwhjXJJ8CT22ebO7teII3Lgy5LrRAvftrotS7t6_AcX2TwbfoKdOQ\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:627px;height:506px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You only\u00a0need 1 button to add BlockSite to your browser<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the extension list<\/strong> in your browser. Chrome has it under a puzzle piece icon, Firefox hides it in \u201cAdd-ons and themes\u201d settings, and Opera uses a cube sign.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find <strong>\u201cBlockSite\u201d<\/strong> and open its settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/HxCcq9Au88mpO17qDtlm7cR9w16qJpdk8Fw29i7ar4QvcBAAQ-InnHdAuAdoVkqyIF_zuZqQYpRHndpvHdgCu0j3oVXFNPTRSCoDSoX1uSZO5dgN34TZb0DqrcpqISOZPehsGCMRyokJ5RJFBGkFLfQ\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:463px;height:766px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You need to open BlockSite options to create new lists<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From there, you can <strong>paste in the URL you want to block<\/strong> and press \u201cAdd rule\u201d to restrict it. You can also choose specific scheduling for each blocked website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/XFqCEBZQsaeM4xJLlq4U_E0Wi9zEbJJTWX8LKnbYF82zqmBgzx-ZVKzHRmiZ3wkbsFuyoNGgbHfHSalajvuPnJ1KtzcpZ0tda5nt6XXnMD5Gl8rKZS-Q1m7joZZnMIU15QWeuZDc0RRygEeFv6Q6NBA\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:800px;height:289px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Type in any URL you want to block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively,<strong> Google Chrome has a Family Link app<\/strong> (which is a parenting control software) with an easy way to restrict inappropriate websites. While it\u2019s aimed at keeping children safe, you can freely use it to block sites for yourself.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The app is <strong>only available on iOS and Android <\/strong>devices, so you\u2019ll have to set up your restrictions on a mobile phone or tablet. It\u2019ll apply to all linked devices though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Add Banned Websites to Chrome Using the Family Link App:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the Family Link app<\/strong> and tap on your child\u2019s profile. If they don\u2019t have one, create an underage user account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/ZG-qV8zrjC-jFBIjGq6e9GcOCAoCElwtOrrjpzM4mEVd0rSvlUsdJDYnAHI9Axq_9Z297D1eAPnTWxHwuIOgg1CIipAFq1h8OVpErwKuWpdgBrMnKqqotmjxlaVWD7JYGd-Fzk-Coi1_GctbWWgraDM\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:349px;height:575px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Child account settings are at the bottom of the screen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cSettings\u201d<\/strong> &gt; <strong>\u201cManage Settings\u201d<\/strong> &gt; <strong>\u201cFilters on Google Chrome\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/kay_b4Bv_JivD28Ta_B3ldIA-7hu94-ZWq8lQusrK4vxiYOaGzZ-ocQ0NpAG_DaN5a0X2C2WtSMgWniGPTKO1Si-pNWwmls-mCvoJMRT96VY69lccdNMnZyMqramQTjUzm0zYxjs8RvDgyssawpBRvM\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:302px;height:712px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on Google Chrome to restrict website access<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the level of restrictions you want to apply. Then, go into <strong>\u201cManage Sites\u201d<\/strong> and choose websites to blocklist. You can also create a list of approved sites.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/JaH9U1Xn-hM0sOq1Lb-G-AZkBEmGaSGRZlTNgFnHcJO1IEmvK_22MOMWUT_m1u4hdPtyQRnMyCLGlwQpLSZ87U-YgY-zYFxAmNz_TTLiocMxV5WRRlyg9oRwJHDgJbDjNeEsOJP9icB-RDGzvCS2lwQ\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:374px;height:578px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Choose between partial and full restriction to online websites<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Additionally, you can <strong>change site permissions and settings<\/strong> in \u201cChrome Dashboard\u201d.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NQbUpZ1HKcY8jS1KG-vSRmZVU99cJhuayXm0JBQZHN11h7Y1_9QEriUP6QwKnHuPtNmN6XPGvT5HuMp6RASfa4tGoRo5EApWS2nAQrtNrFijkqHRsu0pCBMZjtxHtFhHaD9Zo6Ukovjb619hkDD5Wk0\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:347px;height:714px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can adjust more site filters in Chrome dashboard too<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Microsoft Edge and Safari don\u2019t currently have any compatible site-blocking extensions.<\/strong> If either of them are your default browser, you\u2019ll need to create a blocklist directly on your device or home network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"routers\"><strong>How to Block Websites on Routers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Placing site restrictions on your router lets you control what platforms stay blocked on the entire network. It\u2019s useful if you don\u2019t want to waste time playing around with settings on every device, or your kids aren\u2019t cooperating with parental controls.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #c9daf8; padding: 10px;\"><p><strong>Set Up Website Blocks On Your Router:\n<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>Launch your default web browser<\/strong> and type in your IP address in the URL bar. You can usually find it at the back of your router.\n<\/li><li><strong>Log in to your router<\/strong> settings using your credentials.<\/li><li><strong>Locate the website blocking tool.<\/strong> More often than not, routers have this feature built-in. If yours doesn\u2019t, take a look at the instructions below to find an alternative way of blocking websites on Huawei and PTCL routers.\n<\/li><li>Type in or <strong>paste the URLs of websites<\/strong> you want to restrict. You can also block entire categories, like pornography, adult content, or violence.\n<\/li> <br> <\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some routers (like Huawei or PTCL router) may need different configurations. <strong>PTCL routers have a separate parental control section<\/strong> in their settings, which lets you quickly adjust allowed sites. Just log in to your router through the browser and tap on \u201cAdvanced settings\u201d to access it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you have a Huawei router, you need to go into \u201cFunctions\u201d and find \u201cSecurity Settings\u201d<\/strong>. There, you\u2019ll see an entire parental controls tab. Tap on \u201cWebsite Filtering\u201d and set up new blocklists of restricted sites. You\u2019ll need to restart the router once you\u2019re done for the settings to work.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are Online Parental Controls and Why You Need to Use Them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parental controls describe any software used to <strong>control what your children use electronic devices for<\/strong>. They filter or completely block upsetting online content, and keep children safe from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/9262\/\">online dangers<\/a>. This includes online predators, internet addiction, cyberbullying, pornographic content, and radicalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Many devices come with a set of built-in parental settings<\/strong> to keep children safe online. These are handy for creating website blocklists as you can set them up directly on your child\u2019s iPhone or MacBook. However, you may also wish to download a parental control app to get more options, such as setting screen time limits, location tracking, and making sure your child isn\u2019t sneaking past existing blocks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parental Control Apps vs Manual Blocking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parental control apps and manual blocking essentially do the same thing<\/strong> \u2014 they help you limit available online content. The only difference is the additional features parental controls offer, which includes setting screen time restrictions or working schedules and disabling unauthorized purchases. These aren\u2019t exactly necessary if you don\u2019t have kids, unless you want to restrict your own browsing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>parental controls come in clutch when devices or apps don\u2019t have manual site blocks<\/strong>. This applies to all online browsers and most Android phones or tablets. Downloading a parental control app saves you the hassle of getting separate programs for each platform, making the process easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Parental Control Apps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With hundreds of parental control apps circulating the market, it may be difficult to find the most reliable ones. We\u2019ve dug deep and far to recommend the ones offering the best features for a reasonable price \u2013 because protecting your children shouldn\u2019t come at a high cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" style=\"background-color: #d9d9d9; border: 1px solid;\"><strong>Parental Control App<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" style=\"background-color: #d9d9d9; border: 1px solid;\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" style=\"background-color: #d9d9d9; border: 1px solid;\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netnanny.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>NetNanny<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\u2705 Most extensive web filters<br>\u2705 Easy-to-navigate intuitive interface<br>\u2705 Sends notifications when your child breaks the rules<br>\u2705 Comes with geolocation and screen time management settings<\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\u274c Quite pricey subscription plans<br>\u274c Not all features are available on iOS<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qustodio.com\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Qustodio<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\u2705 Screens incoming texts and calls<br>\u2705 Supports all popular operating systems<br>\u2705 Wide choice of features, including screen time management<\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\u274c Web filters don\u2019t always work<br>\u274c Expensive subscription<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bark.us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bark<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\u2705 Monitors in-app conversations<br>\u2705 Notifies you about inappropriate activity on your child\u2019s device<br>\u2705 One plan included unlimited device use<br>\u2705 7-day free trial<\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\u274c Limited features on iOS<br>\u274c Call and text monitoring only for premium subscribers<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/familytime.io\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FamilyTime<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\u2705 Uses alert systems for emergency and non-emergency contacts<br>\u2705 Sends notifications about your child leaving and arriving at certain points<br>\u2705 Special pornography blocks<br>\u2705 GPS tracking<br><\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\u274c Doesn\u2019t work on Windows<br>\u274c Easy to delete for kids<br>\u274c Some features don\u2019t work as well as they\u2019re still in development<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/family.norton.com\/web\/?sr=https:\/\/www.google.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Norton Family<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\u2705 Designed for Windows users<br>\u2705 In-depth web filtering and monitoring<br>\u2705 Lets you review your child\u2019s search history<br>\u2705 Works on unlimited devices for all of your kids<br><\/td><td style=\"background-color: none; border: 1px solid;\">\u274c Not compatible with macOS<br>\u274c Limited features on mobile apps<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=block_websites\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\"> Protect Your Kids Online <\/button><\/a><p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>VPNs and Parental Controls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A VPN reroutes your traffic through an independent server network. This gives your device a new IP address and changes your virtual location, which <strong>elevates any parental controls you apply<\/strong>. Additionally, a VPN anonymizes your traffic with tough encryption and privacy protection that makes your data undecipherable to hackers, snoopers, or online predators.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In simple terms, a VPN is like a blanket you can hide under with a good book. All of the information underneath this protective layer is <strong>invisible to the outside world<\/strong>, creating your own privacy haven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIA provides all the security benefits you can think of. We never limit your speeds or bandwidth, so <strong>you won\u2019t experience lagging or buffering<\/strong>. We also have thousands of servers to choose from and an app for all major devices. And you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=block_websites\"><strong>get PIA to secure your child\u2019s devices without risk<\/strong><\/a> with our 30-day money-back guarantee!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Easily Block Websites on Any Device You Want<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aside from being a fairly dangerous place for kids, the internet can be highly distracting to all of us. Whether you want to restrict inappropriate content or make sure you don\u2019t scroll through TikTok during work hours, blocking online platforms is the way forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though not all devices make it easy to create blocklists, using our instructions will help you <strong>set everything up on iOS, Android, and other operating systems in no time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re blocking websites as a part of parental restrictions, you should also <strong>consider combining it with a VPN connection<\/strong>. This ensures your children\u2019s data stays completely anonymous as they\u2019re enjoying their screen time safely. You can put these claims to the test when you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=block_websites\"><strong>sign up for PIA<\/strong><\/a> using our 30-day money-back guarantee.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=block_websites\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\"> Get Private Internet Access <\/button><\/a><p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are parental controls?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parental controls mean deciding what your child can and cannot see or do online.<\/strong> Common features include screen time limits, website blocking, filtering inappropriate content, turning off in-app purchases, and much more. Combined, these protect children from various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/internet-safety-for-kids.jpg\">online dangers<\/a>, such as predators, cyberbullying, internet addiction, and radicalization.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I set parental controls?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, check if your device has <strong>built-in parental control settings<\/strong>, such as Apple\u2019s Screen Time. Some operating systems, like most Androids, need <strong>an external app to control what your child can do online<\/strong>. In that case, head to the default app store and download a suitable program like Qustodio, Norton Family, Bark, NetNanny, and FamilyTime.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you install it, <strong>launch the parental control app and go through available settings<\/strong>. Just remember to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/9262\/\">explain parental controls to kids<\/a> before you set anything up to make sure they understand why you\u2019re implementing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is it possible to block a specific website?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes, you can block any website <\/strong>by typing in or pasting specific URLs into your device\u2019s settings or special app\/browser extension. How you do this depends on what operating system you use, so it\u2019s best you <a href=\"#any-device\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">follow the appropriate instructions above<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blocking inappropriate websites isn\u2019t always enough. You need a VPN to mask your activity and stop snoopers from getting your personal information. PIA has a strict <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-features\/no-logs-vpn\">No Logs Policy<\/a> and keeps your search history anonymous at all times. It also comes with a money-back guarantee, so you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=block_websites\"><strong>use PIA to protect your online activity<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>without any risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I block a site on Chrome, Firefox, or Safari?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since these browsers don\u2019t have website blocking settings, <strong>you need to install a browser add-on<\/strong>, like BlockSite, FoxFilter, or Family Friendly Filter. Chrome also lets you manage website access on Android through its Google Family Link app. All options are easy to use and work exactly the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, <strong>Safari doesn\u2019t support web-blocking software<\/strong>. Instead, you need to <a href=\"#any-device\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">use Screen Time settings on iOS or macOS<\/a> and restrict websites directly from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To protect your search history, you should also consider adding a VPN extension to your browser. PIA has add-ons for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/download\/chrome-vpn\">Chrome<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/download\/firefox-vpn\">Firefox<\/a>, and Opera, which work just like our VPN apps \u2014 but without having to set it up on the whole device.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is it possible to set parental controls and use a VPN at the same time?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course! It\u2019s a great idea because <strong>a VPN adds an extra layer of protection<\/strong>. The software masks your real location and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-features\/vpn-encryption\">encrypts your traffic<\/a>, stopping snoopers from getting hold of any personal information. Combined with parental controls, it ensures your children stay clear of online dangers hiding in the internet\u2019s dark corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need any additional information on how PIA can elevate your parental controls, contact our<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdesk.privateinternetaccess.com\/\"><strong>friendly Customer Support team<\/strong><\/a>. 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